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May 9, 2025
The first American pope, Pope Leo XIV's ancestry reveals that he may be one of popes, with roots tying back…
Nija Butler, Ambrealle Brown, Black kidney transplants, health, theGrio.com
May 9, 2025
Nearly two years after the successful transplant, the Louisiana mother and daughter shared another journey.
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May 9, 2025
The statue, titled “Grounded in the Stars,” by artist Thomas J. Price is meant to challenge assumptions of representation and…
DEI, College graduates, Black college graduates, theGrio.com
May 9, 2025
Around the country, universities have come under increasing pressure to get in line with the political agenda of Trump’s administration.
Quavo, The Rocket Foundation, Black mothers, Mother's Day, Bereaved Mothers, theGrio.com
May 8, 2025
Quavo and the late Take Off’s mother host Mother’s Day brunch for mothers who have lost a child to gun…
Allyson Felix motherhood, Allyson Felix danimals, Allyson Felix postpartum, Allyson Felix mother's day theGrio.com
May 8, 2025
Olympian Allyson Felix discusses the realities of motherhood —messy, powerful, and full of snack hero moments.
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May 8, 2025
For this year’s Met Gala, Lewis Hamilton splurged on a table reserved for Black women who "shaped, nurtured, and redefined…
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May 8, 2025
After recent control tower mishaps and a string of crashes earlier this year, Trump promises to fix the shortage of air traffic controllers.
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May 8, 2025
Dandyism was at the heart of Monday's Met Gala, but Black dandyism isn't limited to expensive couture — it's displayed daily.
Shiloh Hendrix, Kiandria Demone, Square, Block, GiveSendGo, theGrio.com
May 7, 2025
After Shiloh Hendrix raised $600K post-racist rant, activist Kiandria Demone is working to stop the payout and hold platforms accountable.
Taraji P. Henson, Met Gala, Black style, Black celebrity dating, theGrio.com
May 7, 2025
The actress opens up about the inspiration behind her 2025 Met Gala look and how it exemplifies peace and spirituality.
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May 6, 2025
Every year, the Met Gala serves as a fundraiser, but with this year's theme being Black Style, will Black Initiatives…
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May 6, 2025
From Diana Ross to Balmain, Lionel Nichols, a self-taught tailor, describes creating for the Met Gala as a “win over…
Kennesaw State University, Trump Administration, The Georgia NAACP, theGrio.com
May 6, 2025
Kennesaw State University announced in late April that it was ending three “low-producing” programs, including Black Studies. 
Afro dandyism, Dandysim, dandyism in the diaspora, Black dandyism, Dandyism Met Gala, African dandyism at the Met Gala theGrio.com
May 6, 2025
The 2025 Met Gala celebrated dandyism across the diaspora through bold, cultural symbolism, and heritage-driven styles.